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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 8 MIN

THE WAGE CHART CRASH: The Hidden Data Ahead of Wednesday's CPI!

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The economy lost 23,000 jobs while the headline unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, creating the most confusing economic signal of the year ahead of Wednesday's critical CPI inflation report. In today's Wall Street Truthbomb, Chief Investment Officer Mark Malek reveals why cooling wage growth is doing more to fight inflation than the Federal Reserve is willing to admit.Mark breaks down the shadow data showing average hourly earnings slowing to 3.2% year-over-year while U-6 underemployment sits at 7.9% with 4.8 million Americans stuck in involuntary part-time work. Discover why 3 hawkish Fed officials dissented for a rate hike during a negative payroll month, why real final sales to private buyers hit 3.9%, and why gold's 7.8% surge is signaling a massive market divergence.CHAPTERS & OUTLINE:The 4.1% Unemployment Illusion vs. -23,000 Payroll LossShadow Data 1: The Wage Staircase (4.0% Down to 3.2%)The Wage-Price Feedback Loop: Why Wages Drive DisinflationShadow Data 2: U-6 Underemployment & 4.8M Involuntary Part-Time WorkersGDP Breakdown: Government Pullback vs. 3.9% Private Demand AccelerationThe Hawkish Fed Split: Why 3 Officials Voted to Hike Into Job LossGold’s 7.8% Breakout: Safe Haven Trade vs. Stock Market Soft LandingToday's Wall Street Truthbomb: The Wage Chart Ahead of Wednesday CPISubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@wstruthbombs?sub_confirmation=1Substack: https://substack.com/@wstruthbombsX: https://x.com/WSTruthBombsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wstruthbombsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wstruthbombs.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wstruthbombsTruthbombs videos are for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by Mark Malek or guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Siebert Financial. These videos do not constitute investment advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation to buy any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Listeners and viewers should consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.#Inflation #CPI #FederalReserve #JobsReport #Gold #InterestRates #MarkMalek #WallStreetTruthbombs #Economy #MacroEconomySupport the show

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